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as in presents
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
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as in raises
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
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as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses
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as in familiarizes
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
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as in inserts
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduces
The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.
—Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Its Legends Program introduces guests to world-class athletes—think NFL legends, soccer pros, and decorated Olympians—for exclusive sports clinics.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The whimsical cover introduces readers to Saffy and Lumo, two best friends whose devotion to their favorite foods leads to an unexpected, and very literal, transformation.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Payment method introduces another cost consideration.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
According to McDaniels, Los Angeles introduces new, complex defenses most weeks in high-leverage situations to confuse quarterbacks.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Wong stars in the film, reprising his earlier role, and the film also introduces a central female character, played by Jennifer Tong (Fakes).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani presents his politics as a fight for fairness and unity.—
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Still, Denmark presents a special case.—
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
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In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.—
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
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First, a catalyst guides the molecule through an asymmetric step that establishes its chirality.—
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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
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Detailed this week in the journal ACS Sensors, the team describes a small device made from an array of microneedles that inserts into a dead fish (or fillets) and continuously measures hypoxanthine (HX), a key compound closely associated with spoilage.—
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Amid the melodrama, Trier inserts flashes of comedy.—
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Then Helen greets everyone else, in order of her best guess at seniority.—
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Their sister Kelly first came to the Bills when the top of her head didn’t reach the knees of the Bills mannequin that greets visitors in the team complex.—
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Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.—
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Zhao discusses the grieving mother’s inability to let Hamnet go.—
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
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“Introduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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